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Is "strapping guy" commonly used expression?

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Rebecca

"Strapping" is an adjective that means big and strong, usually used to refer to young men. Thus, you may commonly find "strapping young man" or "strapping guy" (like in this video) used to describe a young man that looks big and strong. Ex: The family has two strapping sons. Ex: The strapping young lad over there works as a carpenter.

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